Darrin was born and raised in Missoula, Montana.  His grandfather, a USMC Colonel, was instrumental in developing Darrin’s character.  The Colonel taught the grandchildren important life lessons as they helped him work his land, and as he led them on horse pack trips into the wilderness.   The Colonel taught them how to care for animals and humans, to be prepared, to keep a good camp and to leave every place better than how you found it.

Darrin is the founder of Veterans Community Response and continues to be a vital part of its growth and success. Now retired and living in Coast Rica his vision of life and the spiritual healing that comes from nature is found at the center of the man he is today.